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Cuban-American Enrique Tarrio, who is serving a 22-year prison sentence for the assault on the U.S. Capitol in 2021, is seeking a pardon from elected President Donald Trump when he takes office.
According to her mother, Local 10 reported that her lawyer sent a letter officially requesting a pardon on Monday, January 6, marking four years since the horrible events at the Capitol.
That day, Zuny Duarte Tarrio spoke with her son in prison and found him happy. "He said, 'Today is the certification,'" she recounted.
Zuny stated that "this should have happened years ago." She has previously claimed that he was subjected to an "unjust process" and that the government used him as a "political pawn," since he was not in Washington that day.
The former leader of the extremist group Proud Boys, who resides in Miami, has been convicted by a federal court for orchestrating a plot to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 presidential elections, which culminated in the attack on the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
He received the harshest penalty imposed on any of the participants in the events.
"As a mother, it's devastating, that's the word I would use," said Zuny Duarte.
Among the defendants, there are 15 from Miami-Dade and Broward. Their families hope that Trump will overturn the process and that everyone will be released.
However, the Republican politician has clarified that pardons will not be granted generally, but rather on an individual basis after reviewing each case.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enrique Tarrio Case and the Capitol Riot
Who is Enrique Tarrio and why is he in prison?
Enrique Tarrio is a Cuban American and former leader of the extremist group Proud Boys. He is serving a 22-year prison sentence for his involvement in planning the assault on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Although he was not present in Washington D.C. that day, he was convicted of leading a scheme to obstruct the transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election.
What is Enrique Tarrio seeking with his pardon request?
Enrique Tarrio is seeking a pardon from elected President Donald Trump upon taking office. His attorney has sent a letter requesting the official pardon, arguing that he was subjected to an "unfair process" and used as a "political pawn."
What is Donald Trump's stance on the pardons related to the Capitol riot?
Donald Trump has clarified that pardons will not be granted generally, but rather on an individual basis after analyzing each case. While he has promised to consider pardons for those involved in the Capitol riot, each request will be evaluated based on its individual merits.
What other Cuban-American figures are involved in the Capitol attack?
Gabriel Agustín García, another Cuban American and former member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to one year in prison for his direct involvement in the Capitol riot. García was part of the mob that stormed the building, recording his actions and confronting the officers.
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